Christchurch,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Applied Management (Business Transformation and Change) in Christchurch New Zealand | Ara Institute of Canterbury
Ara Institute of Canterbury
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Christchurch New Zealand
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
26,000
(c. USD15,182.23)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Acquire specialized expertise to strategize, guide, and oversee organizational transformation across various industries
During your initial year, you'll establish foundational business knowledge covering essential areas like financial reporting, corporate communications, legal frameworks, business history, cultural awareness, sustainable practices, market strategies, information technology, administration, and practical research methods.
In subsequent years, the curriculum shifts toward organizational evolution - equipping you to identify necessary changes and execute transformation initiatives while tracking progress. Key study areas include:
Organizational Dynamics - Examines how individual, team, and structural factors influence workplace behavior.
Leadership Fundamentals - Enhances personal competencies through core leadership theories and practices.
Project Coordination - Develops skills to design and implement project timelines using MS Project®.
Organizational Change Management - Synchronizes business objectives, workplace culture, and leadership capacity with transition requirements.
Corporate Strategy - Analyzes methods to achieve business success through clearly defined strategic objectives and implementation plans.
The program includes a mandatory cooperative education component, requiring 400+ hours of practical application in a professional setting.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved* subjects and:
Literacy* - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing,
Numeracy* - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627)
OR New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) Ara Business and ICT Pathway or equivalent
Due to Covid-19 disruption, if you studied and achieved NCEA Level 3 during 2020, you only need 12 credits per Level 3 subject (i.e. total of 36 credits). Literacy and Numeracy requirements remain the same
If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.
Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic - 5.5 Listening, 5.5 Reading, 5.5 Writing, 5.5 Speaking, TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) - Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)
Literacy* - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing,
Numeracy* - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627)
OR New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) Ara Business and ICT Pathway or equivalent
Due to Covid-19 disruption, if you studied and achieved NCEA Level 3 during 2020, you only need 12 credits per Level 3 subject (i.e. total of 36 credits). Literacy and Numeracy requirements remain the same
If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.
Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic - 5.5 Listening, 5.5 Reading, 5.5 Writing, 5.5 Speaking, TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) - Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)
Tuition
NZD
26,000